JBL EMT Practice Exam

What action should you take after confirming the drug name and expiration date on an epinephrine auto-injector given by a patient during an allergic reaction?

1. Contact medical control

2. Administer the drug

3. Ask about other medications

4. Request an ALS ambulance

The correct answer is: Contact medical control

After confirming the drug name and expiration date on an epinephrine auto-injector given by a patient during an allergic reaction, you should contact medical control. This is because it is important to verify the information with a trained medical professional before administering the medication. Choice B is incorrect because you should not immediately administer the drug without first consulting medical control. Choice C is also incorrect because it is not relevant to the situation at hand and may delay necessary treatment. Choice D is incorrect because it is not necessary to request an Advanced Life Support ambulance unless instructed to do so by medical control. It is important to always follow the instructions of medical control in emergency situations like this.